Revilla lauds arrest of slay suspect

Cavite native Senator Ramon Bong Revilla, Jr. lauded the arrest on Saturday of Angelito Erlano, 39, in Dasmariñas, Cavite. Erlano is the principal suspect in the robbery and murder of Queen Leanne Daguinsin, a graduating computer science student of De La Salle University - Dasmariñas.

Daguinsin, who was found dead in her dormitory in Barangay Santa Fe, Dasmariñas last March 28, sustained 14 stab wounds in her body and arms.

Revilla, who gave P300,000 as reward money, cited the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the City government of Dasmariñas for the speedy investigation and apprehension of the perpetrator. "Kinikilala natin si Provincial Director Col. Christopher Olazo at si Mayor Jenny Barzaga na hindi nagpahinga hanggang mahuli itong si Erlano," he said, at the same time challenging the police to make sure no repeat would happen. "Habang mabilis nating nasakote ang gumawa ng karumal-dumal na krimeng ito, dapat tiyakin natin na hindi na ito mauulit pa."

The lawmaker, who condemned the killing, reiterated his position on the restoration of capital punishment for heinous crimes, "'Yung mga ganito dapat binibitay na, nang hindi na mapamarisan."

Aside from Revilla's P300,000, Cavite fourth district Rep. Elpidio Barzaga Jr. and Dasmariñas Mayor Jennifer Barzaga contributed 100,000 each while the city government offered P300,000. Cavite Gov. Jonvic Remulla also offered a reward of P300,000, bringing the reward total to P1.1 million. -30-